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See this page for verbs which change their meaning when followed by the gerund or

the infinitive.

Here are some more verbs that are usually followed by the gerund

miss: She misses living near the beach.


appreciate: I appreciated her helping me.
delay: He delayed doing his taxes.
postpone: He postponed returning to Paris
practise: She practised singing the song.
consider: She considered moving to New York.
can't stand: He can't stand her smoking in the office.
can't help: He can't help talking so loudly.
risk: He risked being caught.
admit: He admitted cheating on the test.
And here are some more verbs followed by 'to' and the infinitive.
can afford: We can't afford to go on holiday.
manage: He managed to open the door without the key.
prepare*: They prepared to take the test /
the teachers prepared the students to take the test.
demand: He demanded to speak to Mr. Harris.
choose: I chose to help.
offer: Frank offered to drive us to the supermarket.
wait: She waited to buy a movie ticket.
would hate*: I'd hate to be late / I'd hate you to be late.
would love*: I'd love to come / I'd love him to come.
seem: Nancy seemed to be disappointed.
*We can use an object before the infinitive with these verbs.

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